How Axel worksAxel $243 a night vs $563 on Expedia at SkyBeach Resort, Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026: $320 a night less (57%). Seen Oct 12.
4-star hotel · InterContinental Hotels & Resorts · 6800 Sunshine Skyway Lane, St. Petersburg
ATM · Shopping on site · Air conditioning · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Newspapers · Gift shop · Express check-in/check-out · Garden · Television in lobby
Hotels in TampaAn independent, laid-back 4-star resort on Tampa Bay
7.8/10
Come for the waterfront pools and activities, not polished luxury.
SkyBeach is an independent, laid-back 4-star resort on Tampa Bay, strongest as a place to spend the day outdoors. Two pools, a private bayfront beach, sports courts and SkyBar give it more substance than a standard hotel. Tripadvisor and Engine guests repeatedly praise the grounds, waterfront atmosphere and welcoming staff. We'd pick it for a relaxed, activity-filled getaway rather than a luxury escape.
The renovation hasn't erased every older-hotel compromise: several recent guests describe dated rooms or bathrooms, despite refreshed public spaces. Cleanliness is generally well rated, though occasional pest reports deserve attention. Live entertainment and some highway-facing rooms can undermine quiet, and downtown outings require a car or rideshare. Expect a resort fee, separate parking charges and cashless payments. We'd skip it if pristine bathrooms, silence or a broad Gulf-facing beach are priorities.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · engine.com · Expedia · Booking.com · stpetecatalyst.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$243 a night with Axel against $325 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $82 a night less (25%).
Deluxe room · non-refundable · includes $51/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$82/night less than Expedia (25%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$243 a night with Axel against $563 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $320 a night less (57%).
Deluxe room · non-refundable · includes $51/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$320/night less than Expedia (57%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$174 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · refundable · includes $51/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 19 to Oct 23, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$175 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · refundable · includes $51/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 20 to Oct 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$212 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
OASIS, DELUXE, KING BED, ACCESSIBLE · refundable · includes $51/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$292 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $51/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 3 to Nov 10, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$292 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $51/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 4 to Nov 10, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$292 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $51/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 5 to Nov 11, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$243 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Single room · non-refundable · includes $51/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$506 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Single room · non-refundable · includes $102/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults, 2 rooms · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$243 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe room · non-refundable · includes $51/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 9, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$211 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $51/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$293 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $51/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$243 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe room · non-refundable · includes $51/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 17 to Dec 22, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$256 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable · includes $51/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$668 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
2 Bedrooms Deluxe Sextuple Suite (3 full double beds and sofa) (child meal not included) · non-refundable · includes $51/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Mar 26 to Mar 31, 2027 · 5 nights · 6 adults · Seen Oct 8
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Axel $243 a night vs $563 on Expedia at SkyBeach Resort, Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026: $320 a night less (57%). Seen Oct 12.
Axel is a travel agent that books hotels at private rates you will not find on the public booking sites. It is free to use: sign up with your phone number and an email address. This page lists every stay Axel has priced for SkyBeach Resort in Tampa in the last 7 days, each beside the public rate seen for the same dates. Sign up free to book one, or sign up free to check SkyBeach Resort for your own dates.
Come for the waterfront pools and activities, not polished luxury. An independent, laid-back 4-star resort on Tampa Bay, scored for what it is.
SkyBeach is an independent, laid-back 4-star resort on Tampa Bay, strongest as a place to spend the day outdoors. Two pools, a private bayfront beach, sports courts and SkyBar give it more substance than a standard hotel. Tripadvisor and Engine guests repeatedly praise the grounds, waterfront atmosphere and welcoming staff. We'd pick it for a relaxed, activity-filled getaway rather than a luxury escape.
The renovation hasn't erased every older-hotel compromise: several recent guests describe dated rooms or bathrooms, despite refreshed public spaces. Cleanliness is generally well rated, though occasional pest reports deserve attention. Live entertainment and some highway-facing rooms can undermine quiet, and downtown outings require a car or rideshare. Expect a resort fee, separate parking charges and cashless payments. We'd skip it if pristine bathrooms, silence or a broad Gulf-facing beach are priorities.
Best for: families who enjoy pools and outdoor games; couples seeking a casual waterfront getaway; travelers who enjoy live music
Watch out for: dated bathrooms in some rooms; entertainment or highway noise; resort fee plus paid parking
Location: Tampa Bay waterfront near the Skyway; a car or rideshare is useful for downtown and Gulf beaches.
Rooms: Comfortable for many guests, but recent reviews still flag older bathrooms and uneven updates.
Cleanliness: Generally positive ratings, with occasional pest reports rather than a dominant complaint pattern.
Service: Welcoming front-desk staff earn repeated praise; problem handling is less consistent.
Amenities: Two pools, a hot tub, private bayfront beach, sports courts, marina, dining and live entertainment.
Fees and surprises: Resort fee and separate parking charges; fully cashless, with card authorization holds worth checking.
Axel's opinion of SkyBeach Resort, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · engine.com · Expedia · Booking.com · stpetecatalyst.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for SkyBeach Resort within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $243 a night · includes $51 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Deluxe room | $325 a night on Expedia | $82 a night less (25%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $243 a night · includes $51 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Deluxe room | $563 a night on Expedia | $320 a night less (57%) | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
| Oct 19 to Oct 23, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults | $174 a night · includes $51 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 20 to Oct 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults | $175 a night · includes $51 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $212 a night · includes $51 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · OASIS, DELUXE, KING BED, ACCESSIBLE | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 3 to Nov 10, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $292 a night · includes $51 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 4 to Nov 10, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $292 a night · includes $51 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 5 to Nov 11, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $292 a night · includes $51 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $243 a night · includes $51 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Deluxe Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults, 2 rooms | $506 a night · includes $102 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Deluxe Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 9, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults | $243 a night · includes $51 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Deluxe room | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $211 a night · includes $51 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $293 a night · includes $51 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 17 to Dec 22, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults | $243 a night · includes $51 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Deluxe room | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $256 a night · includes $51 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 26 to Mar 31, 2027 · 5 nights · 6 adults | $668 a night · includes $51 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · 2 Bedrooms Deluxe Sextuple Suite (3 full double beds and sofa) (child meal not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
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